With the population exploding at two percent growth per year in Wayne County, the housing industry has honed its quality customer service standards to assist homeowners in their searches for the perfect house. Housing units are up 45 percent from 1970. From waterfront, woods, golf course communities, family neighborhoods, we offer the range of possibilities. Wayne County maintains a master plan for each of its communities to make sure growth matches our residents’ lifestyles!

The statistics are favorable; according to the Census Bureau’s 2000 data, only about 60 percent of the total housing units are occupied, giving buyers a wide selection. Most residents take advantage of low mortgage rates to buy homes; less than 25 percent of the population rents housing. The bulk of monthly payments falls between $700 and $999; the median dollar amount is $876. That boils down to less than 15 percent of the household income for 36 percent of Wayne County’s homeowners. Rental rates, commonly fall between $300 and $749.

A majority of homes were built between 1970 and 1994, so residents expect state-of-the-art appliances, heating and cooling systems and modern design features. An overwhelming majority feature five or six rooms, and more than 2,400 houses offer nine or more rooms.

What does this translate to when shopping for your abode? Rolling hills lend themselves to one-of-a-kind architecture, so many homes eschew the cookie-cutter look common among rural building sites. Expect to see homes that display plenty of height and light: full-wall, two-story windows; wrap-around porches; dramatic entryways; spectacular walk-out basements and innovative combinations of stone, stucco and brick. Landscaping often honors the area by preserving the stately trees as well as the saplings.

The interior decors, too, reflect this special glow. Look for hardwood floors throughout homes, intricate crown molding and spacious master baths with dual showers. In-ground swimming pools, two or more car garages, dedicated office space, it’s all waiting for you.

WAYNE COUNTY SNAPSHOT

Housing units, 2000 - 30,593
Homeownership rate, 2000 - 80.4%
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000 - $102,100
Households, 2000 - 18,350
Persons per household, 2000 - 2.50
Median household money income, 1999 - $34,082

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